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How to get fromLilongwe to Chipataby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Chipata by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane LLW - LUN
    2h 4m
    $306–698

  2. Drive 717.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lilongwe to Chipatacar car 717.3 km
    10h 18m
    $126–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    23h 53m
    $166–172

  4. Bus, Private Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Songwebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malawi border to Tundumashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus bus
    26h 50m

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lilongwe to Chipata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 648.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Chipata, Lusaka, Zambia?

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Lusaka (LUN) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Chipata via Blantyre, Wenela Bus Stn, RoadPort, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 23h 53m.

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